2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Picasso and 2008 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Picasso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 205 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Citroen Picasso (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Picasso | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Picasso | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |